Police arrest former Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi during Saba Saba protests in Nyahururu

Former Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi has been arrested for leading a protest against the high cost of living.

Muriithi who is being held at Nyahururu Police Station was arrested alongside politician Carolyne Wanjiku.

Wanjiku vied for Laikipia West parliamentary seat in the 2022 General Election but lost.

Nyahururu Sub-County Police Commander Jackline Gacheri confirmed Muriithi’s arrest.

Murithi and Wanjiku were leading a team of youths when they were accosted by police.